Congratulations on your new baby! Being in the throes of having a new baby in the house and all of the adjustments you are going through, you may not have thought much about traveling with your newborn…. until now. With the weather getting nice and hearing others talk about their summer travel plans, you may […]

Pacifiers have been used for centuries to allow babies to suckle in between feedings. But what are the benefits of pacifier use, and how do you introduce them? In this post, you will discover the benefits of pacifiers and tips for introducing and managing pacifier use with your little one. I’ll review the benefits, how […]

Newborn sleep, or lack of it, is a very hot topic amongst parents of newborns. There is an abundance of information on newborn and baby sleep in books and on the internet, which presents a challenge for sleep-deprived parents of newborns! I will share all the information you need and how it relates to setting […]

Bringing a newborn home is such an exciting time for the family. It can also be a time of feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how things will be working at home now. Any kind of routine you had as a couple or with your older kids can now feel discombobulated. While learning how to feed […]

Setting healthy boundaries with loved ones after having a baby can be awkward but necessary. Some families and friends struggle with this more than others. You probably already have a good idea if your loved ones struggle with boundaries. There are usually some signs of boundary issues before the baby, but they tend to get […]

A couple of months ago, I wrote a post about the six-month sleep regression and how to overcome it. In that post, I mentioned how there are several sleep regressions common for babies to go through during their first two years of life. The most talked about one is the 4-month sleep regression. This one […]

Young babies have many reasons for crying. This is their only way to communicate to their parents and caregivers that something doesn’t feel right. Today, I will talk about three different developmental reasons young babies cry. I have heard all of these crying-related terms many times as a postpartum doula, and you may have, too. […]

Bringing a newborn into your life is a time of joy and excitement. However, many new parents are unprepared for the changes that lack of sleep, recovery from birth, and having an additional member of the family can bring. Adjusting to life with a newborn requires patience, flexibility, and self-care. In working with hundreds of […]

Transitioning your child from a crib to a big kid bed is a significant milestone in their young lives. As a sleep coach, I understand the challenges parents may face during this transition. However, with careful planning and patience, you can make this shift a smooth and positive experience for both you and your child. […]

Having a new baby at home comes with many challenges. Mastering breastfeeding, managing your own recovery, caring for other children, listening to all the advice from others, and learning about your baby. Some babies can adjust to life outside the womb more easily than others. Most babies are very sleepy for the first few weeks […]